Harmonix and Mad Catz have revealed a new and groundbreaking gameplay feature, “Freestyle Guitar Solo”, coming to Rock Band 4 for the PlayStation 4 Xbox One on October 6th. Check out the "Freestyle" trailer bwlow, and the Behind-the Scenes video here. Check out the screenshots and art below, too. For more information, check out the website.
Here's the official description:
In Rock Band 4, guitarists can now express themselves like never before, leaving their own mark on their favorite tracks with new “Freestyle Guitar Solo” gameplay. No music lessons or expertise needed, “Freestyle Guitar Solos” allow players of any skill level to string together face-melting and truly original legendary solos. Using Positive Grid’s BIAS revolutionary amp and effects modeling technology, players will experience the sound and feel of legendary modern and classic rigs, giving player-created solos an incredible and authentic tone.
“Freestyle Guitar Solo” gameplay complements a suite of new features that take the full-band game experience of Rock Band to the next level, including advanced vocal gameplay, update party features, and a dynamic band story campaign.
More than 1500 songs are planned to be compatible with Rock Band 4. An eclectic mix of on-disc songs have also been confirmed, with more announcements on the way leading up through launch. New music includes:
- Avenged Sevenfold – “Hail to the King”
- Benjamin Booker – “Violent Shiver”
- Elvis Presley – “Suspicious Minds”
- Fleetwood Mac – “You Make Loving Fun”
- Jack White – “Lazaretto”
- The Killers – “Somebody Told Me”
- Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”
- Queens of the Stone Age – “My God Is The Sun”
- Scandal – “The Warrior”
- Spin Doctors – “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong”
- The Who – “The Seeker”
- Band-in-a-Box Bundle, which includes Rock Band 4, a Wireless Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller, a Wireless Drum Kit Controller and a USB Microphone.
- Guitar Bundle, which includes Rock Band 4 and a Wireless Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller.
